Mexican Stuffed Mini Peppers

May 1, 2015 /

Some of my favorite recipes take something very traditional, and put a slight twist on it. It’s so important to keep the cooking fresh and exciting, and this is a very easy way to do it. Take a recipe that you know you love, and substitute one ingredient. Or modify it for another style of cuisine. This is an easy way to experiment in the kitchen with very little risk!

That is exactly what I did with this recipe. I took my tried and true stuffed peppers recipe, which uses large bell peppers and the traditional Italian seasonings and sauces, and modified it for a Mexican twist!

This recipe is super adaptable. I used sweet mini peppers, but you can easily use large bell peppers as well. Just use 4 large bell peppers, halved instead of the mini peppers listed in the recipe.You start by browning the beef in the pan. Add beef broth and taco seasoning, then rice, cheese and salsa. This is all that you need to do to get the filling together. Easy peasy!

I love using these sweet mini peppers for snacks, primarily. Using them in this recipe allows you to serve these for dinner, or as an appetizer!